Brother and Sisters, Just a quick reminder that this Saturday is the Virgin Valley History and Discovery Days from 10:00am to 2:00pm. A lot of planning and hard work has been put forth in making this happen. There will be historical displays, family history booths, tutoring and activities for all ages. You will not want to miss lunch! Come on out and lets spend a few hours together in learning and remember what make our Virgin Valley so special. President Hollingshead

Project day at the historic Relief Society House on Yucca Street was held Saturday, March 18. The house was built in 1928-29. Funds to build the house were raised by the ladies of the Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They grew cotton, took it to the mill in St. George and trading it for fabric, they made quilts to sell in Las Vegas. This Saturday the ladies and girls were busily removing the handles on the drawers, scarping and removing paint. The men were moving the wheelbarrows of old linoleum and repairing the floor near the old fireplace. The historical society is grateful to those that came to help with the project. “The spacious room is very unusual for a room in the early pioneer days, “said Wes. Carter. “It was dedicated in April and our plans are to rededicate it next April when restoration will be complete and landscaping added. We have a lot of old sewing machines and want to display them in the great room and have a quilt on frames for people to experience the art of quilting by hand. It is hoped that this can be a meeting room for many occasions.” The pine flooring is tongue and grove and will be sanded and refinished. The walls are gypsum board with plaster and the ceiling has covered edges where it meets the walls. The two large arches were engineered with triple trusses in the attic and were probably constructed by Von Toble Lumber in Las Vegas. The walls have a stencil trim around the top and will be duplicated when the walls get new paint. The baptismal font which was in the back room under the floor will also be restored to the same measurements. “There was not a crack in the old cement, but we couldn’t move it,” stated Carter. The first room built was the kitchen with lathe walls covered in stucco with linoleum flooring. The floor will be replaced with new plywood and then covered in linoleum. There was a sink but no running water in the kitchen. The cupboards will be sanded, repainted and replaced in the kitchen. The cupboards were built by Walter Hughes who did a lot of carpentry for homes in that era. A Pioneer Dutch Oven Dinner fundraiser is planned for Friday April 14, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Heritage Park, 121 Whipple Way. Uncle Wes’ chicken, chuck wagon Potatoes, garden salad, harvest rolls and apple brown Betty is the scrumptious menu that is planned. April 15 is the next work day and the community is invited to come and help – all tools and supplies are provided. John and Connor Zarate Heather Clements, Geraldine Zarate with her grand daughter Brooke Zarate Geraldine Zarate, Vicki Waite and Brooke Zarate Working on the kitchen Brook Zarate and Vicki Waite

Sister Jamie Jones Sisters Jamie and Staci Jones have been serving as Senior Missionaries (they like to think of it as Education Virtual Missionaries) for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They served for two years as companions from home as BYU Pathway missionaries helping teach students online in the southern countries of Africa. Sister Jamie also served as an institute teacher. Sister Staci reported their mission on Sunday, Feb 26th, 2023 in the Old Mill Ward in Mesquite NV East Stake. Since Sister Jamie recently spoke in their ward. Their mission has been such a blessing in their lives as well as the people they served. Sister Jamie Jones Sister Jamie Jones Testimony: I have a testimony that the Lord is hastening His work in these latter days. Pathway is an inspired program that is helping to gather Isreal across the globe in many ways we have never even thought about. The Lord knows each of us individually. He has a plan that allows us to grow and develop. His end goal is the same as ours, that we live like Him and with Him. I love the simplicity of the gospel! I know Jesus Christ lives, that He is my Savior, and if I repent and keep my covenants, families can be together forever. That's what's important! I am grateful to know the truth of these and so many more things. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Sister Staci Jones Sister Staci Jones Testimony: I want to share my testimony that I know the church is true. As a missionary I have learned the importance of putting my faith and trust in our Savior Jesus Christ. I am thankful for the people I have met, those I taught, and those I served with. BYU Pathway is such an inspired program that shares and spreads the gospel throughout the world. I am thankful for my Savior and the love that he has for all of his children. In the name of Jesus Christ Amen

Saturday March 18, at 8:00 am is the service and work day for the Relief Society House located on Yucca St. The old paint will be stripped off and new paint put on. All the tools and paint will be provided, wear appropriate clothing. Everyone is invited to help.

Mesquite East Stake's Patriarch, Dennis Taylor and Scribe Mary Lee Taylor.

Sister Macie Bowler has served her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served for 19 months in the Montana Billings Mission. Macie will be heading home March 3rd. Her parents are Misti Bowler from the Summer Crest Ward and Rich Bowler from Bunkerville 2nd Ward. Sister Macie Bowler will report her mission March 12, 2023, 1:30 in the Whipple Chapel, located at 100 N. Arrowhead, Mesquite. Welcome home!